Looking for an assisted living facility in St. Louis? You're in luck. You'll find care costs lower than the national average, an overall low cost of living, and dozens of care options in the metro area.
The city at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers has a cost of living 13% lower than the national average - not bad for a metro area of 2.8 million people. In addition, the Gateway City has a combined state and local tax burden of just 9.4%, according to the Tax Foundation.
The average cost of a one-bedroom assisted living facility in the St. Louis area is $2,930 a month, according to a recent national survey by Genworth Financial. Compare this to the national median of $3,261. It's estimated this cost will rise to $4,772 a month in 10 years. The average cost for a private room in a nursing home is $165 a day; these costs are estimated to rise by 40% in the next 10 years. The range of costs for all care options is from $1,300 to $4,700 a month depending on location, services and care required.
Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is responsible for inspecting all licensed facilities. An inspection team makes unannounced visits and evaluates resident quality of care and quality of life, environmental services, dietary services and fire safety. The process includes resident and resident family interviews, interviews with staff and observations. Click here to find assisted living inspection reports and license information.
The St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA) provides seniors with a number of programs. For example, the SLAAA provides transportation services to doctors' offices, the hospital, or the dialysis center; trips to the 13 senior centers; trips for governmental or bank business; trips for necessary shopping at the grocery store, etc. Other programs include health screenings, medication management, injury prevention education, and health risk assessments.
Type an address or zip code in our advanced search feature to find the nearest assisted living facilities. If you're looking for other care options like nursing homes, click on the tab below this to sort by care type.
| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $2,420 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $4,230 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $4,620 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $3,430 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $3,490 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $1,560 |
Only 1 ccrc option is listed directly in St Louis, so we have added nearby communities within about 15 miles.
3 McKnight Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63124-1900
Set on a beautiful, 12-acre property The Gatesworth, McKnight Place Assisted Living, and McKnight Place Extended Care provide an elegant, residential lifestyle with a full-continuum of care. This facility services the...
7601 Watson Road
Shrewsbury, MO 63119
As part of the holistic approach to care at Mary, Queen and Mother, we address the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of residents. Our goal is to provide a variety of services, collaborate with other providers,...
723 South Laclede Station Rd
Webster Groves, MO 63119
9350 Green Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123
Green Park Senior Living Community is a full service community providing skilled nursing care and therapy for your loved ones. We're dedicated to giving the elderly care with the respect they deserve that goes beyond...
1111 South Berry Road
Oakland, MO 63122
Welcome home to Bethesda Hawthorne Place, a new Assisted Living and Memory Support community in the Kirkwood and Webster Groves area. Here, you'll find customized senior care with all the comforts of home. Our...
11160 Village North Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63136
11728 Hidden Lake Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63138
1021 West E Street
Belleville, IL 62220
St. Paul's Rehabilitation & Health Care Center provides senior rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing care, respite care, and specialized clinical therapies in Belleville, Illinois. Services include physical,...
12563 Village Circle Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63127
Formerly known as Friendship Village Of South County.
1021 West E Street
Belleville, IL 62220
12303 Depaul Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
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